US Bridges

Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 8.2 M E of Winfield · Structure no. 76S24490009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1240 (sa 7613)
CrossesGum Fork Creek
Location8.2 M E of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57582, -84.33058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2021)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.